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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.36, 1,034.17 and 324.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.36, 1,034.17 and 324.04 is: 485.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.36 : 1,034.17 = 324.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.36/1,034.17 = 324.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.36x = 1,034.17 × 324.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.36x = 335,112.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,112.45/690.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.42

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